Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (KFLL)
Fort Lauderdale, United States · North America
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ICAO
KFLL
IATA
FLL
City
Fort Lauderdale
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
9 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
26.0726, -80.1527
Overview
Busy South Florida airport near multiple flight training academies with year-round VFR weather.
Current Weather at KFLL
Pilots flying into or out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KFLL 210053Z 09011KT 10SM FEW024 28/22 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02780222Wind 090° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 09
Current TAF
TAF KFLL 202320Z 2100/2206 09012KT P6SM SCT025 SCT250 FM210600 12010KT P6SM FEW025 FM211000 12008KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 SCT050 FM211400 12012KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 SCT050 FM211700 12014G21KT P6SM SCT030 SCT050 FM220100 11008KT P6SM FEW030 SCT050Decode METAR for KFLL
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KFLL. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KFLL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Fort Lauderdale. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KFLL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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